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From Subsistence to Exchange and Other Essays

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Peter Bauer, a pioneer in development economics, remains an influential thinker across various fields, including political science, history, and anthropology. As noted by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen in the introduction, Bauer's writings are characterized by originality and extensive impact. This collection of his essays showcases the depth of his thought and highlights a central concern: the effects of individual behavior, cultural institutions, and government policies on economic progress. The essays tackle significant and controversial topics, such as the transition from a subsistence to an exchange economy, the relationship between poverty and population density, the West's perceived role in Third World poverty, the often negative outcomes of foreign aid, and the implications of egalitarian policies on personal freedoms. Bauer approaches these issues with clarity, wit, and a profound understanding of economic theory, while also offering insights into human nature. This work provides a compelling exploration of how to foster a prosperous economy within a free and fair society, serving as an engaging introduction to the contributions of a key figure in political economy. Readers will gain valuable insights into the intricate analysis and understanding that Bauer has contributed to the study of developing economies and their connections to other social sciences.

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From Subsistence to Exchange and Other Essays, Peter Tamas Bauer, Amartya Sen

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Erscheinungsdatum
2000
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Titel
From Subsistence to Exchange and Other Essays
Sprache
Englisch
Erscheinungsdatum
2000
Einband
Hardcover
Seitenzahl
153
ISBN10
0691006679
ISBN13
9780691006673
Reihe
Beschreibung
Peter Bauer, a pioneer in development economics, remains an influential thinker across various fields, including political science, history, and anthropology. As noted by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen in the introduction, Bauer's writings are characterized by originality and extensive impact. This collection of his essays showcases the depth of his thought and highlights a central concern: the effects of individual behavior, cultural institutions, and government policies on economic progress. The essays tackle significant and controversial topics, such as the transition from a subsistence to an exchange economy, the relationship between poverty and population density, the West's perceived role in Third World poverty, the often negative outcomes of foreign aid, and the implications of egalitarian policies on personal freedoms. Bauer approaches these issues with clarity, wit, and a profound understanding of economic theory, while also offering insights into human nature. This work provides a compelling exploration of how to foster a prosperous economy within a free and fair society, serving as an engaging introduction to the contributions of a key figure in political economy. Readers will gain valuable insights into the intricate analysis and understanding that Bauer has contributed to the study of developing economies and their connections to other social sciences.